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A patient with a heart condition complained of adhesions from the scar, leg cramps, and joint stiffness. he seemed to be hurting all over, but no medical reason could be found to explain the symptoms. the best diagnosis for this disorder is:

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The best diagnosis for this disorder is somatic symptoms disorder, which means that the patient has predominant pain pattern. This condition usually occurs when an individual express extreme anxiousness about physical symptoms because of their thoughts and feelings in relation to the symptoms. 
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